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1973: Dr. James Saltz was hailed for forming a fueling contract that would keep Tucumcari Municipal Airport operating and save the jobs of about 22 people there.

The airport’s operators saw their fuel cut off from Phillips Petroleum after failing to pay about $12,000 in bills. As a result, pilots were bypassing the Tucumcari airport.

Saltz presented a new fueling contract that the city approved, and it was anticipated the airport would reopen to planes within 24 to 48 hours.

— President Richard Nixon refused to comply with subpoenas that demanded White House documents and tape recordings of his conversations concerning the Watergate break-in. The Senate Watergate Committee then voted 6-0 to take the issue to court.

— The Tucumcari Police Department reminded cyclists of traffic ordinances after receiving many complaints from residents of near-accidents with the two-wheelers. It stated riding on sidewalks was prohibited, and they must drive on the right side of the roadway.

— Penneys in Tucumcari advertised a sidewalk sale that included tank tops for $1.88, halter tops for $3.88, girls shorts for 79 cents, boys jean shorts and knit shirts for 88 cents.